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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,171.08, 15,246.36 and 4,898.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,171.08, 15,246.36 and 4,898.52 is: 7,342.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,171.08 : 15,246.36 = 4,898.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,171.08/15,246.36 = 4,898.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,171.08x = 15,246.36 × 4,898.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,171.08x = 74,684,599.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,684,599.39/10,171.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,342.84

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